Sims Mesa West (FR 574.3) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sims Mesa West (FR 574.3) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
8,154 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ouray County, CO.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Horsefly Peak stands 2,188 ft above the site, 6.3 miles south. The nearest town, Ridgway, is 13 mi off.

September normals 43–71°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?